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Originally Posted by OhDear Either Ron Paul or Barack Obama. OhDear | Those seem to be opposing ideologies.
I like Obama only insofar that he is not Clinton (and I think a lot of Americans fall into the same category). The only candidate that closely reflected most of my views was Kucinich in both 2004 and now in 2008. But, even though I supported him it's obvious that he wasn't going to last very long and just recently officially pulled out of the race. " Technically" Gravel is still in the race and he is obviously my next best choice.
But come the Ohio primaries I will vote for John Edwards if he's still in it. He's my 'fallback' candidate, and he was my second choice last primary also. I think he's definitely improved since last election though, and I personally believe, substance wise, he owns in the debates. But inevitably I'm more in favor of his policies and attitude (almost New Deal-esque) than either Clinton or Obama.
Frankly I'm tired of de facto dynasty with the Bush's, Clinton's, Kennedy's, etc. If people seriously think electing Clinton will bring much change they must be deluding themselves. Not only that but I think Clinton is less electable in the general election than either two other Democratic candidates.
The Democrats need to wake up before they nominate another John Kerry. "If you want to achieve peace of mind and happiness, then have faith; if you want to be a disciple of truth, then search" -- Friedrich Nietzsche
Economic Left/Right: -9.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.72 |